Tag Archives: Travel

What I’m Wearing. The Summer Face. And I’ve Been a Naughty Girl

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Catherine

Things are back to normal. And I have a confession. I’ve been a naughty girl. Since arriving home over three weeks ago, I’ve been petrified to get on the scale. I knew I gained weight over vacation, and then some.  … Continue reading →

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Au Revoir Theoule—Until Next Time. J’Adore!

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Catherine

Monday July 3, 2017 3:52 AM. Eight minutes shy of my alarm going off and I’m too afraid to close my eyes in fear that I’ll fall back into a deep slumber.  This is the beginning of our farewell to … Continue reading →

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Random Happenings on the Cote d’Azur and News We Knew Was Coming

Posted on July 13, 2017 by Catherine

Wednesday, June 28th The summer “soldes” (sales) begin today throughout the Cote d’Azur. Our plan was to do some shopping but since it’s so nice out—we ditched the idea and will hit the pool.  We’ll see what the rest of … Continue reading →

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Oh, Marseille Can You See That Aix Marks the Spot!

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Catherine

Oy. I can’t believe it’s Thursday already.  I also cannot believe that with all the sunscreen slathered upon my body, and sitting under the parasol, I still managed to get a burn. *OUCH*!!! We will head back to St. Trop … Continue reading →

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L’Estagnol – the Return to The Greatest Little Beach And a Bit About The Longest Day!

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Catherine

Tuesday, June 20, 2017 Yet another bright and sunny day. It’s almost overwhelming to me because I’m just not used to this much sunshine in the Northeast of the USA!  The Canicule is hanging around for a few days so … Continue reading →

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Onto St. Tropez to See Dany and a Quiet Birthday for Bonaparte!

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Catherine

NOTICE:  At Vincent’s request, I shall go back to referring to him as “Bonaparte”.  He likes it better! Sunday, June 18th Bonaparte woke me up this morning at 9AM!  I was in such a deep slumber that I had a … Continue reading →

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Ms. France-y Pants Has a Meltdown!

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Catherine

It’s true.  Miss France-y pants here has had a meltdown over such a ridiculous task.  Packing.  As you know, I wrote a post about the start of my packing chore.   Everything was all nicey-nicely organized—to a point. That’s right!  C’est … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Crazytown. I’ve Begun to Pack for Our Trip Back to France.

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Catherine

It’s almost that time of year.  In less than a month, Bonaparte and I will be flying back to the apartment in Theoule-sur-Mer, France. Our little apartment.  I can’t wait to open the front door and relax for a coupla … Continue reading →

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What’s In My Travel Beauty Bag?

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Catherine

I’ll tell ya—not much!  I  haven’t assessed all the travel beauty items in a long time and many of them have been used up. It’s time to refill or at least make an attempt at organizing.  ( I hate my … Continue reading →

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A Little Trip to D.C.

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Catherine

Do you like getting away for the weekend?  Someplace close to home but far enough that it calls for a night at a hotel? The weekend before last, Bonaparte decided that an overnight trip to D.C. was long overdue.  We … Continue reading →

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